Welcome to the Journey

Explore our curriculum and determine if it’s the right fit for you.

Course Overview

  • Module 1: What Is Forest Therapy?

    Let’s dive into nature connection and the role of forest therapy. Learn about the history, health benefits, and future of forest therapy.

  • Module 2: A Mindful Way

    Gain an understanding of key mindfulness-based concepts that will support you in facilitating the practice of forest therapy. 

  • Module 3: The Flow Model

    Step into the sequence of a forest therapy walk. Learn about the Flow model step-by-step and guide with confidence.

  • Module 4: Sensory Awareness Meditation

    Learn the importance of embodiment and how to offer a simple Sensory Awareness Meditation as well as an optional mindful movement sequence.

  • Module 5: Invitations

    Master the art of crafting invitations for client engagement. Learn about the five pathways of nature connection and how to best offer an invitation.

  • Module 6: Tea

    Learn how to prepare and serve tea in the spirit of gratitude and reciprocity.

  • Module 7: The Art of Guiding–Part One

    Learn how to craft the walk experience—from choosing a suitable trail to walk and invitation models.

  • Module 8: The Art of Guiding–Part Two

    Discover who you need to be in the role of guide. Develop skills for holding space and effectively communicating a practice of choice.  

  • Module 9: Logistics & Business Development

    Find out what you need to know before you start guiding and how to establish your guiding practice—from insurance to marketing and professional tips.

  • Module 10: Nature & Beyond

    Explore the psycho-spiritual dimension of the human-nature connection including philosophical inquiries on the origin of our separation and the role of the forest therapy guide in the eco-conscious movement.

  • Forest Therapy Walks

    Whether you are training online or on retreat, you will experience 3 forest therapy walks. Online students will join us live by connecting virtually via Zoom.

  • Nature Connection Practices

    Throughout your learning, you’ll be introduced to practices that will help you deepen your connection to yourself and the natural world.

What Our Students Are Saying…

  • “As an educator, I felt the pedagogy employed by the FTS exceeded my expectations; I am totally impressed! I felt not only completely supported but also propelled forward by both the instruction and meaningful assignments. Class reading was a luxury and a gift because of your content, the way you write like it’s a meditation, and your beautiful formatting."

    G. Lee

  • "The Forest Therapy course offers a precious opportunity to reconnect deeply with nature and its spiritual wisdom. Regan and Julie were awesome mentors and made it a sacred, soul satisfying experience. Two words of advice: Do it."

    Karen Hood-Caddy

  • "Gosh, this stuff is good! It's some of the most relevant and engaging coursework I've ever done! Thank you for opening me to a new and wonderful way of engaging with and relating to all beings. You have enriched my life immeasurably!"

    Laura Hamrick

  • "Founders, Julie and Regan provided a safe learning space and were extremely knowledgeable. The program provided many opportunities to build my interconnection with nature and the curriculum was informative and interesting, but not overwhelming. A huge plus was the life long friends I made during the program. I cannot recommend this school enough!"

    Natalie Padavano

  • "Never underestimate the power of one person, that is so powerful. I have had an awakening through this course. Thank you for helping me make a difference for our planet and with each other. "

    Glenda Albers

  • "Regan and Julie have created an excellent, well-paced program that is full of relevant, informative, and inspiring content. Both instructors are adept at encouraging curiosity and wonder while also demonstrating, by example, their own respect for and dedication to Nature and its power to heal when we open our hearts to all that it has to offer."

    P. Lutz

  • "Thanks Regan and Julie! This training has been amazing and I have learned so much about myself. I am excited to continue in this forest therapy journey."

    Jameka Smith